The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents:
CYBER ESPIONAGE : THREATS & REALITIES
with
Admiral Michael Rogers
Former Director of the
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
and Commander of
US CYBER COMMAND
Join us for an insightful evening with Admiral Michael S. Rogers, retired 4-star admiral of the United States Navy. Admiral Rogers brings unparalleled expertise from his distinguished service as the second commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Chief of the Central Security Service, and the 17th Director of the National Security Agency. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the foremost leaders in national security and cyber defense.
Date & Time:
Thursday, January 9, 2025
5pm Receptions, 6pm Program
Location:
Irvine Marriott
Speaker Bio:
Admiral Rogers is a member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Board to multiple companies in the private sector and works in the consulting and venture capital arenas across the globe while also speaking internationally to various business and academic groups in the areas of cyber, technology, leadership, crisis response and global security. He can be seen on major media outlets across the globe on occasion addressing those same issues. He is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management’s Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute and works with DoD in the mentoring and professional development of its General and Flag officers. Mike served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 37 years and retired from naval service in 2018 after rising to the rank of four- star admiral. He culminated his career in uniform with a four plus year tour as the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency – creating the DoD’s then newest command and leading the largest intelligence organization in the free world. In those roles he worked with the leadership of the U.S. government, the DoD and the Intelligence community as well as their international counterparts in the conduct of cyber and intelligence activity across the globe. He also assisted in the development of national and international policy with respect to cyber, intelligence, privacy and technology – including extensive work with corporate leadership in the finance, IT, telecommunications and technology – and national security more broadly. Prior to his final duties he also served as Director of Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Indo-Pacific Command, focusing on issues associated with China and the broader set of global security challenges. He is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Masters in National Security (East Asia) and is a distinguished graduate of the National War College and a graduate of highest distinction from the Naval War College. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow and a Harvard Senior Executive in National Security alum.
